Leadership & people skills

Building trust the human way

Trust and mindsets focused on growth are key components of healthy business.

US companies keen on hiring, but they see fewer candidates

Two indicators of economic strength are colliding in the US: demand for employees at a time when the labour pool is almost dry.

Going on leave doesn’t always mean disconnecting

Workers increasingly fail to disconnect from work while on holiday and turn up for work when ill.

7 ways to master your interview technique

Recruiters offer advice for finance professionals to better present themselves when applying for a job.

CFOs think finance is about to get more stressful

Stress on the job, which is already prevalent amongst finance professionals, is expected to increase, a global survey of CFOs suggests. These five tactics may help to calm down and focus.

Why companies must reconsider rewards programmes

Younger generations of workers are seeking a customised approach to rewards. Companies that fail to adapt will have a harder time recruiting.

Why soft skills are not optional for leaders

Some people equate soft skills with soft leaders, but the opposite is true, according to leadership speaker, author, and coach Jeff Nischwitz.

Integrating work and life priorities

Anoop Natwar Mehta, CPA, CGMA, the CEO of Science Systems and Applications Inc., explains his approach to checking work email while on holiday and how he prioritises work and family time.

Candidates walking away from long hiring processes

Slow communication from potential employers is causing some job hunters to take “second-choice” job opportunities.

The key skills finance needs to thrive

Critical thinking and problem-solving are among the skills sought by finance leader Sandi Briggs, CPA, CGMA, the CFO of the US Anti-Doping Agency.

8 insights boards should know about artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence promises to boost revenue and market share, but successful adoption of AI requires strong leadership support. Here are eight insights for boards to track AI developments.

Decision-making: The determining factor for business success

CIMA President David Stanford, FCMA, CGMA, discusses why understanding biases is a crucial part of making good decisions.

How to build a coaching culture

These five steps bring in leaders at all levels to help organisations of all sizes keep up in a changing business environment.

Automation in finance: Get your team ready

Before the automation revolution fully manifests, innovators will need to communicate and promote a profound cultural shift within the accounting and finance profession.

Hiring focus shifts to finance productivity

As finance functions become ultra-efficient, companies are concentrating on making them more productive, with a range of skills implications.

Make digital savviness a finance leader priority

CFOs can pursue these four tactics to become forward-thinking and digitally savvy finance leaders.

Preparing for success in your next job interview

A career coach outlines a methodical approach to preparing for a job interview.

What skills will you need in the future?

Here’s a guide to grow and develop finance teams in a time of tumultuous change.

10 ways to generate and deliver great insights

This model helps deal with the data deluge and provide insights to support robust decision-making.

How to deal with being viewed as too young for the job

Consider these strategies to help gain the respect of employees with more years of experience.

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